Thursday, 5 May 2011

Royal Wedding - Sasha joins the fun !

The beautiful Bridesmaid dresses at the Royal Wedding really inspired me to make one for Sasha to enjoy. After making my interfacing draft the first test gown is done. I have used Silk Dupion that has good body and drapes well for the box pleats. From the angle of the box pleats on the original dresses I believe the skirt to be cut from a circle but because this takes a considerable amount of fabric and Silk is expensive I have done mine on the straight instead.

Now that I know the pattern works and fits well I will make the final dress in Ivory Silk with a light gold sash. The main points of these beautiful little dresses are; box pleated skirts and box pleated capped and cuffed sleeves to match. The skirt has an under lace where just the scallops peep out. The back closure is button & loops and the finishing Sash has front pleats opening out to a large bow at the back and draped pointed ends. I have tried to incorporate all these things;

This pattern will be added to the June SashaSecrets Magazine as a bonus pattern. I will also draft one for Sasha Toddlers/Baby and attemp the Uniform for Gregor - this will be my biggest challenge :o).

It will be for sale next week, contact me at sashasecrets@btinternet.com if you are interested.